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ISIL milks Syria's Deir Ezzor for homes, money
Terrorism

2016-12-19

ISIL milks Syria's Deir Ezzor for homes, money

'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' elements have been seizing private homes in the city and imposing fines on civilians for alleged infractions.

Mosul battle lays bare ISIL's internal tensions
Terrorism

2016-12-16

Mosul battle lays bare ISIL's internal tensions

Personal disputes that spill over into bloodshed are rife in the ranks of the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' as it comes under fire, officials say.

Al-Raqa residents long for liberating forces
Terrorism

2016-12-08

Al-Raqa residents long for liberating forces

As liberating forces close in on the Syrian city of al-Raqa, the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' has tightened its grip on local residents.

Severe water shortage threatens Mosul residents
Terrorism

2016-12-08

Severe water shortage threatens Mosul residents

Half a million Mosul residents are facing water shortages after the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' cut the flow to several neighbourhoods.

Updated al-Nusra Front terror group designation includes new aliases
Terrorism

2016-12-07

Updated al-Nusra Front terror group designation includes new aliases

The US State Department designation reflects the group's unchanging nature in light of its recent re-branding attempt, experts tell Diyaruna.

Married under 'caliphate', Iraq couples say 'I do' again
Terrorism

2016-12-07

Married under 'caliphate', Iraq couples say 'I do' again

Iraqis are thronging a civil court in al-Qayyarah to replace the documents they were delivered during two years of 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' administration.

Hamam al-Alil shakes off pall of life under ISIL
Terrorism

2016-11-30

Hamam al-Alil shakes off pall of life under ISIL

Residents of the recently liberated town describe the devastating abuse they endured at the hands of the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant'.

Iraq faces arduous task of restoring Nimrud
Terrorism

2016-11-28

Iraq faces arduous task of restoring Nimrud

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' smashed the ancient city's monuments and antiquities during its two-year occupation, Iraqi officials say.

ISIL fighters employ desperate tactics in Mosul
Terrorism

2016-11-24

ISIL fighters employ desperate tactics in Mosul

'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' fighters have been using human shields and wooden tanks in a bid to slow the advance of Iraqi forces.

Watchdog to probe new chemical attack allegations in Syria
Terrorism

2016-11-22

Watchdog to probe new chemical attack allegations in Syria

More than 20 reports of the use of toxic arms since August by the Syrian regime and the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' are under investigation.